What types of simulation games are there?

Management, tycoon, life, farming, building and vehicle simulators. Each game page lists its genres and tags.

Are simulation games good for short sessions?

Many are, especially management and idle-style simulators that let you check in briefly.

How is this list ranked?

Rankings use recent player activity on PixelPicked, such as plays, follows, likes, store clicks and launch votes, with newer activity weighted more. Developers can't pay for a position.

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Top Simulation Games

The simulation games earning the most player attention on PixelPicked right now.

14-day activity windowUpdated every 6 hoursNo paid placement

Last updated

Oct 12, 06:10 UTC

Overall iOS Android

RankGamePlatformYesterday

101

MAF BloxMazKaida Project

—was #1

202

Football legacyMagicmilik games

1was #3

303

Leviathan WarLeviathan Labs

1was #2

404

GENESIS: MARSKaya Interactive

—was #4

505

Cat Simulator: Mayhem!Critters Studio

—was #5

606

Life UnwrittenDLF Technology

—was #6

707

Umbral Idle: Last SalvageBeast of Burden Studios

—was #7

808

ZeroLife - Life SimulatorAsmera Games

—was #8

909

TwinThrustMawdleGames

—was #9

1010

Please Hold for ProfitWait It Out Studios

—was #10

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1111

Monster ForgeDragunDevil

—was #11

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1212

Reverse ItSugarolly Mountain

—was #12

1313

Skyline ArchitectRory Meijer

—was #13

1414

Pigeon PalsPigeon Pals

—was #14

—

1515

Wheels & Deals: City TycoonBgx2Games

New

1616

Road to GOATEucna

1was #15

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1717

Dhaba DashStudio Dheet

New

1818

BizworldAhmed H. Ramadan

2was #16

1919

TrainimalsTrainimals

2was #17

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2020

FlorisiumByway games

2was #18

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About simulation mobile games

Simulation games let you run something: a farm, a city, a shop or a whole life. They're satisfying because small decisions add up to a world that reflects how you play.

This list ranks the simulation games players are spending time with on PixelPicked right now, from cozy management games to detailed sandboxes.

Frequently asked questions

What types of simulation games are there?: Management, tycoon, life, farming, building and vehicle simulators. Each game page lists its genres and tags.
Are simulation games good for short sessions?: Many are, especially management and idle-style simulators that let you check in briefly.
How is this list ranked?: Rankings use recent player activity on PixelPicked, such as plays, follows, likes, store clicks and launch votes, with newer activity weighted more. Developers can't pay for a position.